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Carver County board adopts resolution supporting suburban transit providers
Summary
The Carver County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution backing suburban transit providers, citing concerns about proposed state changes that could fold opt‑out agencies into the Metropolitan Council and reduce local service.
The Carver County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 21 to adopt a resolution urging lawmakers to preserve suburban transit providers and oppose proposals to shift their functions to the Metropolitan Council.
Supporters said the move is intended to protect local service levels and guard against a potential state budget shift that could cut suburban service. "I can tell you this for a fact… it costs us $12 a person to send people to downtown on our express bus… on Metro Transit it costs $15,"…
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